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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,995.66, 42,008.93 and 15,514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,995.66, 42,008.93 and 15,514.03 is: 23,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,995.66 : 42,008.93 = 15,514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,995.66/42,008.93 = 15,514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,995.66x = 42,008.93 × 15,514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,995.66x = 651,727,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,727,722.72/27,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.60

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